Dates for mountaineering Switzerland: July – September

Two beautiful peaks standing in the Swiss Alps just about between Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Pigne d’Arolla 3790m and L’Evèque 3716m. The canton of Wallis and the small town of Arolla which lie at the end of the Hérens valley are our starting point. Pigne d’Arolla is one of the classic peaks on the Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route. Join us on this mountaineering Switzerland experience.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arolla 2100m – Cabane des Vignettes 3160m

Meet in Arolla and hike up to Cabane des Vignettes at the Vignettes pass. Night at the mountain hut that belongs to the Swiss Alpine Club.

+ 1060m

Day 2: L’Evèque 3716m – Cabane de Vignette 3160m

We climb Evèque mountain today. We descend to Col de Charmottane (3037m) continue on the glacier and start climbing up the mixed ridge to the summit. Same way back down to the hut. Night at the mountain hut.

+900 – 1000m

Day 3: Pigne d’Arolla 3790m – Arolla 2100m

We climb over the glacier up to Pigne d’Arolla and back down to Arolla. Pigne d’Arolla was first climbed in 1865.

+630m, – 1690m

Level required:

Used to alpine mountain terrain and glacier walking, very good fitness level. This tour requires some experience in mountaineering. The guide might adapt the program depending to weather and conditions.

Map for mountaineering Switzerland:

Price:

1 climber: € 1710.-

2 climbers: € 945.- per climber

Included in the price: Organisation, IFMGA-mountain guide for 3 days, 2 nights at Cabane de Vignette with half board, guides expenses

Not included in the price: personal insurances, personal equipment, lunches, drinks

Max. 2 Guests per mountain guide

How to get to Arolla:

Take the train to Sion and switch to the public bus to Arolla. You can find the time tables from the Swiss public transport system here.

Please contact us for questions and if you would like to reserve this tour.

Equipment list:

Clothing

Gore Tex jacket and pants

Mountaineering pants

Soft Shell or fleece jacket

Thin windproof gloves

Warm gloves or mittens

Hat, Buff

2 pair of socks

Functional underwear

Gaiters

Material

Backpack (30-40l)

Sunglasses

Sun protector, Sun hat

Drinking bottle/Thermos

Pocket knife

Headlamp with batteries

ID card

Phone

Toiletteries

Personal medicaments if needed

Technical Gear

Harnes with 2 HMS carabiners

Helmet

Mountaineering boots (where you can attach crampons)

Crampons with Antistoll

Ice axe

Trekking poles

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